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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 22.49 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 22.49 and 11.92 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 22.49 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/22.49 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 22.49 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.18/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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