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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 24.35 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 24.35 and 15.11 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 24.35 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/24.35 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 24.35 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.87/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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