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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.80 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.80 and 16.24 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.80 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.80 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.80 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.27/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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