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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 22.86 and 14.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 22.86 and 14.14 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 22.86 = 14.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/22.86 = 14.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 22.86 × 14.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.24/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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