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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 22.98 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 22.98 and 15.03 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 22.98 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/22.98 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 22.98 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.39/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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