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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 22.19 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 22.19 and 13.83 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 22.19 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/22.19 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 22.19 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.89/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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