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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.20 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.20 and 15.27 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.20 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.20 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.20 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.53/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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