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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.20 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.20 and 10.92 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.20 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.20 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.20 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.42/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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