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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 22.19 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 22.19 and 15.02 is: 20.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 22.19 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/22.19 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 22.19 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.29/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.68

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