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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 22.41 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 22.41 and 13.02 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 22.41 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/22.41 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 22.41 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.78/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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