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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.22 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.22 and 13.72 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.22 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.22 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.22 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.30/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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