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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 22.61 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 22.61 and 9.11 is: 12.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 22.61 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/22.61 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 22.61 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.88/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.56

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