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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 25.23 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 25.23 and 15.75 is: 23.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 25.23 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/25.23 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 25.23 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.37/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.57

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