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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 22.38 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 22.38 and 11.91 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 22.38 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/22.38 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 22.38 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.55/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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