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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.16 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.16 and 13.36 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.16 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.16 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.16 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.06/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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