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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.43, 22.67 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.43, 22.67 and 14.39 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.43 : 22.67 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.43/22.67 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.43x = 22.67 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.43x = 326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.04/16.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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