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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.46, 22.60 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.46, 22.60 and 15.70 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.46 : 22.60 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.46/22.60 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.46x = 22.60 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.46x = 354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.82/16.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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