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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 22.71 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 22.71 and 16.15 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 22.71 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/22.71 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 22.71 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.77/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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