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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 22.17 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 22.17 and 13.89 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 22.17 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/22.17 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 22.17 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.94/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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