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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.33 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.33 and 14.23 is: 19.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.33 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.33 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.33 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.57/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.68

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