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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 22.23 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 22.23 and 15.66 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 22.23 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/22.23 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 22.23 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.12/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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