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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 22.08 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 22.08 and 13.74 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 22.08 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/22.08 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 22.08 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.38/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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