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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.00 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.00 and 15.77 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.00 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.00 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.00 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.79/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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