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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 23.88 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 23.88 and 14.09 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 23.88 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/23.88 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 23.88 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.47/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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