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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 25.01 and 15.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 25.01 and 15.50 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 25.01 = 15.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/25.01 = 15.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 25.01 × 15.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.45/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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