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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 22.53 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 22.53 and 15.30 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 22.53 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/22.53 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 22.53 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.71/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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