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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.23 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.23 and 14.73 is: 20.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.23 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.23 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.23 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.45/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.31

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