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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 22.31 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 22.31 and 15.48 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 22.31 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/22.31 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 22.31 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.36/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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