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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.80 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.80 and 15.33 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.80 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.80 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.80 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.52/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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