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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.40 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.40 and 16.22 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.40 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.40 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.40 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.30/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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