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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.41, 22.67 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.41, 22.67 and 15.67 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.41 : 22.67 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.41/22.67 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.41x = 22.67 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.41x = 355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.24/16.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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