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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 22.92 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 22.92 and 15.66 is: 21.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 22.92 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/22.92 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 22.92 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.93/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.44

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