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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.11 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.11 and 14.17 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.11 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.11 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.11 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.30/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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