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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.57 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.57 and 15.46 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.57 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.57 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.57 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.85/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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