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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 24.88 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 24.88 and 15.79 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 24.88 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/24.88 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 24.88 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.84/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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