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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.58 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.58 and 15.91 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.58 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.58 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.58 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.94/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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