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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 22.16 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 22.16 and 14.79 is: 20.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 22.16 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/22.16 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 22.16 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.75/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.29

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