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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.24 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.24 and 15.43 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.24 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.24 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.24 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.02/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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