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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 25.01 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 25.01 and 15.56 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 25.01 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/25.01 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 25.01 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.10/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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