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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 22.43 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 22.43 and 14.16 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 22.43 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/22.43 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 22.43 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.54/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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