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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.15 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.15 and 14.11 is: 19.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.15 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.15 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.15 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.54/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.44

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