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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.45 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.45 and 10.13 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.45 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.45 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.45 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.42/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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