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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.70 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.70 and 16.02 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.70 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.70 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.70 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.57/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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