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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 24.18 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 24.18 and 15.84 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 24.18 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/24.18 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 24.18 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.01/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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