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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 22.22 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 22.22 and 14.46 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 22.22 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/22.22 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 22.22 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.30/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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