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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.55 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.55 and 15.55 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.55 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.55 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.55 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.79/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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