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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.29 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.29 and 15.31 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.29 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.29 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.29 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.86/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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