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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.17 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.17 and 15.75 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.17 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.17 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.17 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.18/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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