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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 22.52 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 22.52 and 11.72 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 22.52 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/22.52 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 22.52 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.02/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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