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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.93 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.93 and 15.27 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.93 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.93 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.93 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.68/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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