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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 22.32 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 22.32 and 11.34 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 22.32 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/22.32 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 22.32 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.11/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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