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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 22.92 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 22.92 and 15.17 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 22.92 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/22.92 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 22.92 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.70/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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