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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 24.38 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 24.38 and 15.55 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 24.38 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/24.38 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 24.38 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.91/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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