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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 24.18 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 24.18 and 16.10 is: 24.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 24.18 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/24.18 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 24.18 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.30/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.00

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