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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 24.87 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 24.87 and 15.43 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 24.87 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/24.87 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 24.87 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.74/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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