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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.77 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.77 and 14.07 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.77 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.77 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.77 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.37/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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