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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.64 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.64 and 14.55 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.64 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.64 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.64 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.34/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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