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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 22.39 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 22.39 and 14.86 is: 20.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 22.39 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/22.39 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 22.39 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.72/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.51

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