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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 22.31 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 22.31 and 15.70 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 22.31 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/22.31 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 22.31 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.25/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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