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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.51 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.51 and 15.67 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.51 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.51 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.51 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.07/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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