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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.06 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.06 and 11.15 is: 15.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.06 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.06 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.06 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.97/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.36

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