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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 24.72 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 24.72 and 15.16 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 24.72 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/24.72 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 24.72 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374.76/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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