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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.60 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.60 and 14.34 is: 19.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.60 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.60 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.60 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.01/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.78

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