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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.10 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.10 and 16.10 is: 22.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.10 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.10 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.10 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.73/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.10

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