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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 25.01 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 25.01 and 15.49 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 25.01 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/25.01 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 25.01 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.42/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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