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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.59 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.59 and 15.99 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.59 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.59 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.59 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.11/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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