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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 24.68 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 24.68 and 15.08 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 24.68 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/24.68 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 24.68 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.17/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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