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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.06 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.06 and 15.89 is: 21.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.06 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.06 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.06 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.42/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.79

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