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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 22.11 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 22.11 and 15.57 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 22.11 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/22.11 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 22.11 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.29/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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