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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.16 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.16 and 15.88 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.16 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.16 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.16 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.90/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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