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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.04 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.04 and 14.00 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.04 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.04 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.04 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.40/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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