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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 22.30 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 22.30 and 13.46 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 22.30 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/22.30 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 22.30 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.16/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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