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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 25.46 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 25.46 and 15.42 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 25.46 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/25.46 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 25.46 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.63/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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