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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.46 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.46 and 13.20 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.46 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.46 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.46 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.47/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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