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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 22.04 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 22.04 and 16.00 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 22.04 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/22.04 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 22.04 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.56/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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