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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 22.39 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 22.39 and 16.05 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 22.39 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/22.39 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 22.39 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.36/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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