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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.68 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.68 and 9.16 is: 12.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.68 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.68 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.68 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.78/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.64

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