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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.09 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.09 and 8.73 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.09 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.09 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.09 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.86/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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