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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 24.92 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 24.92 and 15.06 is: 22.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 24.92 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/24.92 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 24.92 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.22/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.64

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