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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.31 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.31 and 15.66 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.31 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.31 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.31 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.28/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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