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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 25.02 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 25.02 and 15.17 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 25.02 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/25.02 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 25.02 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.43/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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