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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.10 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.10 and 15.55 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.10 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.10 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.10 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.66/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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