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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 25.39 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 25.39 and 15.23 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 25.39 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/25.39 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 25.39 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.66/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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