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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.38 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.38 and 15.70 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.38 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.38 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.38 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.75/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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