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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.09 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.09 and 14.27 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.09 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.09 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.09 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.11/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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