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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 25.22 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 25.22 and 14.88 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 25.22 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/25.22 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 25.22 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.27/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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