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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 22.16 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 22.16 and 12.40 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 22.16 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/22.16 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 22.16 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.72/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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