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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.24 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.24 and 15.47 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.24 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.24 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.24 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.46/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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