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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 22.76 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 22.76 and 15.74 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 22.76 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/22.76 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 22.76 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.24/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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