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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 22.10 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 22.10 and 12.13 is: 16.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 22.10 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/22.10 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 22.10 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.96/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.75

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