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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 24.15 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 24.15 and 15.87 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 24.15 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/24.15 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 24.15 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.26/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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