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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.50 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.50 and 16.09 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.50 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.50 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.50 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.03/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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