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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 25.03 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 25.03 and 15.19 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 25.03 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/25.03 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 25.03 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.21/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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