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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.32 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.32 and 16.36 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.32 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.32 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.32 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.16/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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