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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 22.24 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 22.24 and 14.08 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 22.24 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/22.24 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 22.24 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.14/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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