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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 24.43 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 24.43 and 15.68 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 24.43 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/24.43 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 24.43 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.06/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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