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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 22.61 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 22.61 and 14.05 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 22.61 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/22.61 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 22.61 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.67/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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