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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 24.96 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 24.96 and 15.59 is: 23.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 24.96 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/24.96 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 24.96 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.19/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.26

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