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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 22.38 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 22.38 and 14.63 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 22.38 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/22.38 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 22.38 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.25/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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