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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 22.98 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 22.98 and 15.46 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 22.98 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/22.98 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 22.98 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.27/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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