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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 22.31 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 22.31 and 10.92 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 22.31 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/22.31 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 22.31 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.63/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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