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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.45 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.45 and 15.56 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.45 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.45 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.45 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.32/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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