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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.69 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.69 and 15.51 is: 23.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.69 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.69 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.69 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.94/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.38

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