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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.22 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.22 and 15.84 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.22 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.22 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.22 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.48/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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