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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 25.04 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 25.04 and 15.24 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 25.04 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/25.04 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 25.04 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.61/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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