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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 22.16 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 22.16 and 11.46 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 22.16 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/22.16 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 22.16 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.02/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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