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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.13 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.13 and 15.31 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.13 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.13 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.13 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.33/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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