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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.18 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.18 and 12.20 is: 16.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.18 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.18 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.18 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.54/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.81

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