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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.24 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.24 and 13.82 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.24 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.24 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.24 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.36/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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