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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.45 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.45 and 15.64 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.45 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.45 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.45 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.28/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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