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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.10 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.10 and 12.80 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.10 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.10 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.10 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.71/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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