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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 22.96 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 22.96 and 15.44 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 22.96 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/22.96 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 22.96 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.50/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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