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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.41 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.41 and 15.17 is: 22.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.41 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.41 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.41 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.22/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.63

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