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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 24.38 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 24.38 and 15.64 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 24.38 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/24.38 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 24.38 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.30/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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