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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.06 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.06 and 14.06 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.06 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.06 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.06 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.16/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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