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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 22.11 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 22.11 and 14.75 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 22.11 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/22.11 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 22.11 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.12/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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