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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 24.76 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 24.76 and 15.82 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 24.76 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/24.76 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 24.76 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.70/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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