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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.26 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.26 and 9.22 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.26 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.26 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.26 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.29/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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