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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.07 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.07 and 15.26 is: 21.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.07 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.07 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.07 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.72/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.03

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