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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.22 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.22 and 16.01 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.22 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.22 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.22 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.66/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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