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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 24.61 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 24.61 and 15.48 is: 23.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 24.61 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/24.61 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 24.61 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.96/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.10

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