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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 24.55 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 24.55 and 15.55 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 24.55 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/24.55 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 24.55 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.75/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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