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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 22.32 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 22.32 and 13.68 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 22.32 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/22.32 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 22.32 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.34/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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