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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.31 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.31 and 14.89 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.31 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.31 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.31 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.08/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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