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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.27 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.27 and 15.85 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.27 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.27 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.27 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.88/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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