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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.78 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.78 and 13.28 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.78 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.78 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.78 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.52/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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