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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 22.80 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 22.80 and 15.04 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 22.80 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/22.80 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 22.80 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.91/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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