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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 22.52 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 22.52 and 9.86 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 22.52 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/22.52 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 22.52 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.89/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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