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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 22.83 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 22.83 and 16.36 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 22.83 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/22.83 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 22.83 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.50/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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