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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.21 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.21 and 12.01 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.21 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.21 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.21 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.68/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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