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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 24.99 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 24.99 and 15.38 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 24.99 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/24.99 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 24.99 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.22/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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