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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 22.46 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 22.46 and 13.98 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 22.46 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/22.46 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 22.46 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.99/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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