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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.58 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.58 and 14.09 is: 19.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.58 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.58 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.58 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.07/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.42

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