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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.95 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.95 and 15.05 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.95 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.95 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.95 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.50/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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