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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.24 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.24 and 14.58 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.24 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.24 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.24 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.26/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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