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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 22.07 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 22.07 and 15.23 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 22.07 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/22.07 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 22.07 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.05/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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