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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 24.37 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 24.37 and 15.60 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 24.37 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/24.37 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 24.37 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.17/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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