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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 22.32 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 22.32 and 13.28 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 22.32 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/22.32 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 22.32 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.30/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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