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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 22.64 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 22.64 and 16.27 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 22.64 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/22.64 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 22.64 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.35/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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