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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 22.71 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 22.71 and 15.39 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 22.71 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/22.71 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 22.71 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.51/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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