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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.51 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.51 and 14.31 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.51 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.51 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.51 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.12/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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