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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 24.03 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 24.03 and 15.08 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 24.03 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/24.03 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 24.03 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.25/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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