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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 24.18 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 24.18 and 15.93 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 24.18 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/24.18 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 24.18 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.19/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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