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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.26 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.26 and 15.98 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.26 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.26 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.26 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.67/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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