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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.25 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.25 and 15.86 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.25 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.25 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.25 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.61/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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