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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.22 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.22 and 5.45 is: 8.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.22 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.22 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.22 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.03/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.18

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