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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 22.36 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 22.36 and 13.42 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 22.36 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/22.36 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 22.36 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.04/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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