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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.56 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.56 and 16.28 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.56 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.56 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.56 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.16/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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