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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 24 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 24 and 12.22 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 24 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/24 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 24 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.22/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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