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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 22.82 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 22.82 and 15.39 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 22.82 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/22.82 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 22.82 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.12/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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