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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 22.43 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 22.43 and 16.03 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 22.43 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/22.43 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 22.43 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.36/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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