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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 22.48 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 22.48 and 13.23 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 22.48 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/22.48 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 22.48 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.38/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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