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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 24.14 and 15.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 24.14 and 15.96 is: 23.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 24.14 = 15.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/24.14 = 15.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 24.14 × 15.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.27/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.81

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