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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.41, 24.47 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.41, 24.47 and 15.59 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.41 : 24.47 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.41/24.47 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.41x = 24.47 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.41x = 381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.29/16.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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