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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 22.61 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 22.61 and 16.28 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 22.61 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/22.61 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 22.61 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 368.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.09/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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