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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.29 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.29 and 15.95 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.29 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.29 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.29 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.41/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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