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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 22.45 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 22.45 and 10.14 is: 13.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 22.45 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/22.45 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 22.45 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.64/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.98

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