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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 22.49 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 22.49 and 9.39 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 22.49 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/22.49 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 22.49 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.14/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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