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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 24.72 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 24.72 and 15.48 is: 23.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 24.72 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/24.72 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 24.72 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.67/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.11

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