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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.12 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.12 and 14.67 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.12 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.12 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.12 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.84/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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