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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 22.09 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 22.09 and 9.87 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 22.09 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/22.09 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 22.09 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.03/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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