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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.46, 22.65 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.46, 22.65 and 16.06 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.46 : 22.65 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.46/22.65 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.46x = 22.65 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.46x = 363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.86/16.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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