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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.43 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.43 and 14.20 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.43 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.43 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.43 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.51/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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