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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.31 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.31 and 15.58 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.31 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.31 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.31 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.75/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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