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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.42, 22.51 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.42, 22.51 and 16.22 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.42 : 22.51 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.42/22.51 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.42x = 22.51 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.42x = 365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.11/16.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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