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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24.03 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24.03 and 14.66 is: 22.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24.03 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24.03 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24.03 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.16/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.00

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