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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.31 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.31 and 15.01 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.31 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.31 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.31 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.89/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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