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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.07 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.07 and 12.11 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.07 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.07 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.07 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.27/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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