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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 24.26 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 24.26 and 7.15 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 24.26 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/24.26 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 24.26 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.30/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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