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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 22.17 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 22.17 and 14.97 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 22.17 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/22.17 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 22.17 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.88/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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