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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 22.86 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 22.86 and 15.06 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 22.86 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/22.86 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 22.86 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.24/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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