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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 22.10 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 22.10 and 15.67 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 22.10 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/22.10 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 22.10 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.31/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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