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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.55 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.55 and 14.38 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.55 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.55 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.55 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.14/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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