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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.22, 22.41 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.22, 22.41 and 14.69 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.22 : 22.41 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.22/22.41 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.22x = 22.41 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.22x = 329.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.26/16.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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