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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 25.03 and 15.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 25.03 and 15.60 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 25.03 = 15.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/25.03 = 15.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 25.03 × 15.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.47/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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