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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.18 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.18 and 13.01 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.18 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.18 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.18 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 288.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.56/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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