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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 25.13 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 25.13 and 15.82 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 25.13 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/25.13 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 25.13 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.56/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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