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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.76 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.76 and 15.75 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.76 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.76 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.76 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.97/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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