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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 22.13 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 22.13 and 11.44 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 22.13 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/22.13 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 22.13 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.29/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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