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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 25.14 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 25.14 and 15.40 is: 22.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 25.14 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/25.14 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 25.14 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.16/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.99

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