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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 22.12 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 22.12 and 13.74 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 22.12 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/22.12 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 22.12 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.93/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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