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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 22.38 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 22.38 and 14.54 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 22.38 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/22.38 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 22.38 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.41/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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