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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.12 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.12 and 14.08 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.12 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.12 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.12 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.45/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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