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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 22.55 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 22.55 and 14.26 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 22.55 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/22.55 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 22.55 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.55/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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