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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 25.45 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 25.45 and 15.57 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 25.45 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/25.45 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 25.45 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.26/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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