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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.35 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.35 and 15.93 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.35 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.35 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.35 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.04/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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