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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.08 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.08 and 10.25 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.08 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.08 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.08 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.32/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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