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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 22.40 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 22.40 and 14.47 is: 19.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 22.40 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/22.40 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 22.40 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.13/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.89

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