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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 22.19 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 22.19 and 11.74 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 22.19 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/22.19 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 22.19 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.51/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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