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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.87, 25.27 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.87, 25.27 and 15.22 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.87 : 25.27 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.87/25.27 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.87x = 25.27 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.87x = 384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.61/16.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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