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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 25.32 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 25.32 and 15.53 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 25.32 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/25.32 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 25.32 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.32/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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