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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 22.41 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 22.41 and 13.67 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 22.41 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/22.41 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 22.41 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.34/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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