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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.66 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.66 and 15.09 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.66 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.66 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.66 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.82/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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