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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 22.08 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 22.08 and 14.69 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 22.08 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/22.08 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 22.08 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.24/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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