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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 25.37 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 25.37 and 15.81 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 25.37 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/25.37 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 25.37 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.02/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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