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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 22.25 and 15.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 22.25 and 15.77 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 22.25 = 15.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/22.25 = 15.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 22.25 × 15.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.98/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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