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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.16 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.16 and 15.78 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.16 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.16 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.16 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.21/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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