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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 22.12 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 22.12 and 13.10 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 22.12 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/22.12 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 22.12 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.77/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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