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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 22.56 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 22.56 and 10.90 is: 15.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 22.56 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/22.56 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 22.56 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.90/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.03

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