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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 24 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 24 and 12.22 is: 18.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 24 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/24 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 24 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.28/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.30

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