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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 22.46 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 22.46 and 14.82 is: 20.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 22.46 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/22.46 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 22.46 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.78/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.41

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