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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.15 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.15 and 14.30 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.15 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.15 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.15 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.75/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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