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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.31 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.31 and 11.55 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.31 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.31 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.31 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.75/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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