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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 22.88 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 22.88 and 13.86 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 22.88 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/22.88 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 22.88 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.12/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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