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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.86 and 11.39 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.86 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.86 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.86 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.36/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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