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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 24.82 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 24.82 and 15.62 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 24.82 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/24.82 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 24.82 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.69/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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