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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 22.90 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 22.90 and 14.42 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 22.90 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/22.90 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 22.90 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.22/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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