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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 24.40 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 24.40 and 15.65 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 24.40 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/24.40 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 24.40 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.90/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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