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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 22.46 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 22.46 and 11.35 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 22.46 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/22.46 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 22.46 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.92/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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