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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.66 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.66 and 13.38 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.66 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.66 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.66 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.07/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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