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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.65 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.65 and 11.58 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.65 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.65 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.65 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.29/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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