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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.82 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.82 and 14.27 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.82 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.82 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.82 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.64/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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