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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.22 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.22 and 15.48 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.22 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.22 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.22 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.89/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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