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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 22.54 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 22.54 and 9.42 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 22.54 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/22.54 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 22.54 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.38/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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