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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 24.62 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 24.62 and 15.06 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 24.62 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/24.62 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 24.62 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.78/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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