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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 15.22 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 15.22 and 10.12 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 15.22 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/15.22 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 15.22 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.03/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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