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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 22.02 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 22.02 and 15.81 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 22.02 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/22.02 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 22.02 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.14/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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