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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.60 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.60 and 15.83 is: 23.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.60 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.60 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.60 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.30/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.77

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