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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.30 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.30 and 15.68 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.30 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.30 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.30 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.02/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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