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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 24.06 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 24.06 and 14.31 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 24.06 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/24.06 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 24.06 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.35/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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