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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.38 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.38 and 15.32 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.38 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.38 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.38 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.50/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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