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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 22.57 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 22.57 and 16.14 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 22.57 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/22.57 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 22.57 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.28/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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