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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 22.05 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 22.05 and 15.57 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 22.05 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/22.05 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 22.05 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.32/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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