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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 24.65 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 24.65 and 15.56 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 24.65 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/24.65 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 24.65 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.35/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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