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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 24.55 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 24.55 and 15.65 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 24.55 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/24.55 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 24.55 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.21/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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