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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 22.32 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 22.32 and 13.47 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 22.32 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/22.32 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 22.32 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.65/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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