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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.22 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.22 and 15.02 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.22 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.22 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.22 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.76/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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