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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 22.46 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 22.46 and 15.76 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 22.46 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/22.46 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 22.46 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.89/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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