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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.14 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.14 and 14.70 is: 20.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.14 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.14 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.14 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.46/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.16

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