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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 23.22 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 23.22 and 15.12 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 23.22 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/23.22 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 23.22 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.09/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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