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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.56 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.56 and 11.76 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.56 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.56 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.56 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.31/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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