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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 24.61 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 24.61 and 15.90 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 24.61 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/24.61 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 24.61 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.30/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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