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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 23.08 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 23.08 and 15.49 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 23.08 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/23.08 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 23.08 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.51/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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