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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.59 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.59 and 15.95 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.59 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.59 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.59 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.31/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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