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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.19 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.19 and 15.63 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.19 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.19 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.19 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.75/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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