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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 25.11 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 25.11 and 15.37 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 25.11 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/25.11 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 25.11 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.94/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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