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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 24.19 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 24.19 and 15.79 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 24.19 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/24.19 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 24.19 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.96/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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