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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 22.20 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 22.20 and 15.72 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 22.20 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/22.20 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 22.20 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.98/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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