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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.47 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.47 and 15.21 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.47 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.47 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.47 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.40/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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