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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 22.16 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 22.16 and 15.49 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 22.16 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/22.16 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 22.16 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.26/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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