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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 22.07 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 22.07 and 15.53 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 22.07 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/22.07 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 22.07 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.68/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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