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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 22.58 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 22.58 and 11.44 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 22.58 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/22.58 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 22.58 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.42/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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