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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.71 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.71 and 16.26 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.71 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.71 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.71 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.26/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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