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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 22.28 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 22.28 and 14.31 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 22.28 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/22.28 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 22.28 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.76/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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