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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.28 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.28 and 12.48 is: 17.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.28 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.28 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.28 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.05/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.23

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