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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 22.09 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 22.09 and 10.17 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 22.09 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/22.09 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 22.09 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.66/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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