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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.33 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.33 and 13.66 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.33 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.33 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.33 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.85/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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