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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 25.02 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 25.02 and 15.65 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 25.02 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/25.02 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 25.02 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.44/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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