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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 22.44 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 22.44 and 13.50 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 22.44 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/22.44 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 22.44 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.94/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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