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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 23.40 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 23.40 and 15.46 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 23.40 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/23.40 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 23.40 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.76/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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