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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.89 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.89 and 15.34 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.89 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.89 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.89 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.13/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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