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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 22.38 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 22.38 and 16.21 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 22.38 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/22.38 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 22.38 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.67/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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