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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 24.81 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 24.81 and 15 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 24.81 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/24.81 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 24.81 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.15/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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