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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.60 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.60 and 15.60 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.60 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.60 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.60 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.76/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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