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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 23.46 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 23.46 and 15.15 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 23.46 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/23.46 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 23.46 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.42/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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