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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 22.50 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 22.50 and 15.45 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 22.50 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/22.50 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 22.50 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.63/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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