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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.26 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.26 and 15.88 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.26 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.26 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.26 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 385.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.25/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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