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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 24.73 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 24.73 and 15.91 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 24.73 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/24.73 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 24.73 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.25/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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