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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 22.12 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 22.12 and 14.78 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 22.12 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/22.12 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 22.12 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.79/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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