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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 24.10 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 24.10 and 14.11 is: 21.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 24.10 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/24.10 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 24.10 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.96/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.25

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