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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.25 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.25 and 15.32 is: 21.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.25 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.25 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.25 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.31/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.11

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