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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.55 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.55 and 14.33 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.55 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.55 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.55 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.13/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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