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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.21 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.21 and 15.01 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.21 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.21 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.21 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.39/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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