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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 24.27 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 24.27 and 12.33 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 24.27 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/24.27 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 24.27 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.25/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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