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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.20 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.20 and 8.81 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.20 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.20 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.20 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.54/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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