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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.28 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.28 and 15 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.28 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.28 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.28 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.20/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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