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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 22.31 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 22.31 and 9.71 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 22.31 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/22.31 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 22.31 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.54/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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