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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 22.57 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 22.57 and 15.43 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 22.57 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/22.57 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 22.57 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.26/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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