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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 22.87 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 22.87 and 15.66 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 22.87 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/22.87 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 22.87 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.14/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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