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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 22.30 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 22.30 and 9.69 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 22.30 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/22.30 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 22.30 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.04/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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