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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 22.86 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 22.86 and 15.44 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 22.86 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/22.86 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 22.86 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.84/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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