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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 25.06 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 25.06 and 15.66 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 25.06 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/25.06 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 25.06 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.32/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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