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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 22.21 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 22.21 and 13.17 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 22.21 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/22.21 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 22.21 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.51/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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