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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.68 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.68 and 16.13 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.68 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.68 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.68 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.83/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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