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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 22.61 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 22.61 and 16.03 is: 22.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 22.61 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/22.61 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 22.61 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.44/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.26

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