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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 22.78 and 15.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 22.78 and 15.93 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 22.78 = 15.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/22.78 = 15.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 22.78 × 15.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.85/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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