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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 24.50 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 24.50 and 15.88 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 24.50 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/24.50 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 24.50 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.06/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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