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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.82 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.82 and 11.70 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.82 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.82 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.82 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.94/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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