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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 22.31 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 22.31 and 14.21 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 22.31 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/22.31 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 22.31 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.04/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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