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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.25 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.25 and 9.66 is: 13.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.25 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.25 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.25 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.96/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.33

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