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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 22.11 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 22.11 and 13.61 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 22.11 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/22.11 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 22.11 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.81/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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