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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.36 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.36 and 15.13 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.36 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.36 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.36 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.31/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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