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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.43, 22.59 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.43, 22.59 and 15.08 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.43 : 22.59 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.43/22.59 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.43x = 22.59 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.43x = 340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.54/16.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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