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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.87 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.87 and 15.07 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.87 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.87 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.87 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.56/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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