The next number in the pattern is 33.
To understand this, let’s break down the given numbers:
- The first two numbers are 16 and 4. If we divide 16 by 4, we get 4.
- Next, we see 12 and 36. Dividing 36 by 12 also gives us 3.
- Now, we have 9 and 27. Dividing 27 by 9 yields 3 as well.
- Finally, the last pair is 44 and 11. Dividing 44 by 11 results in 4.
From these observations, we note a consistent pattern of division in pairs:
- 16 ÷ 4 = 4
- 36 ÷ 12 = 3
- 27 ÷ 9 = 3
- 44 ÷ 11 = 4
The next number in the sequence should form a similar relationship. We can pair the last known number, 11, with an unknown number we denote as ‘x’. Following the existing logic, if we assume the number following 11 should divide to result in the same pattern. Considering the last divisor was 4, we can hypothesize that:
x / 11 = 3
So, x = 3 × 11 = 33.
Thus, the complete sequence maintains a balance in divisors leading us to conclude that the next number to complete the pattern is 33.