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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 22.79 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 22.79 and 15.14 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 22.79 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/22.79 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 22.79 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.91/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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