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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.34 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.34 and 16.32 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.34 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.34 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.34 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.59/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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