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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 25.07 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 25.07 and 15.12 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 25.07 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/25.07 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 25.07 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.10/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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