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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.08 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.08 and 13.28 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.08 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.08 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.08 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.22/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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