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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 24.59 and 15.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 24.59 and 15.98 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 24.59 = 15.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/24.59 = 15.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 24.59 × 15.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.91/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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