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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.74 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.74 and 15.26 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.74 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.74 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.74 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.90/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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