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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 24.99 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 24.99 and 15.42 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 24.99 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/24.99 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 24.99 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.35/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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