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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 22.08 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 22.08 and 15.83 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 22.08 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/22.08 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 22.08 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.48/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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