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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 23.96 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 23.96 and 14.25 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 23.96 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/23.96 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 23.96 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.43/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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