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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 22.26 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 22.26 and 13.96 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 22.26 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/22.26 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 22.26 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.75/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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