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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.18 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.18 and 11.71 is: 16.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.18 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.18 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.18 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.77/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.15

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