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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 24.44 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 24.44 and 11.22 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 24.44 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/24.44 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 24.44 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.22/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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