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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 22.59 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 22.59 and 14.06 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 22.59 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/22.59 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 22.59 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.62/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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