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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.02 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.02 and 14.26 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.02 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.02 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.02 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.53/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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