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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 23.97 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 23.97 and 15.66 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 23.97 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/23.97 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 23.97 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.25/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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