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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 25.30 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 25.30 and 15.76 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 25.30 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/25.30 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 25.30 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.73/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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