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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24 and 14.10 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.40/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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