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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.42, 22.66 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.42, 22.66 and 11.82 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.42 : 22.66 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.42/22.66 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.42x = 22.66 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.42x = 267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.84/16.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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