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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 22.37 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 22.37 and 15.66 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 22.37 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/22.37 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 22.37 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.24/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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