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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 22.14 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 22.14 and 10.58 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 22.14 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/22.14 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 22.14 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.13/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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