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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 22.20 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 22.20 and 13.40 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 22.20 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/22.20 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 22.20 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.48/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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