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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 22.86 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 22.86 and 13.84 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 22.86 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/22.86 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 22.86 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.38/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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