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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 24.45 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 24.45 and 15.99 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 24.45 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/24.45 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 24.45 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.96/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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