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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.16 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.16 and 15.68 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.16 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.16 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.16 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.47/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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