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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.82 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.82 and 15.20 is: 20.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.82 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.82 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.82 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.86/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.92

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