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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.08 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.08 and 9.53 is: 13.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.08 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.08 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.08 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.45/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.15

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