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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.33, 22.53 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.33, 22.53 and 11.48 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.33 : 22.53 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.33/22.53 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.33x = 22.53 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.33x = 258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.59/16.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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