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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.21, 22.30 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.21, 22.30 and 14.82 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.21 : 22.30 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.21/22.30 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.21x = 22.30 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.21x = 330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.49/16.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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