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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 24.16 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 24.16 and 14.87 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 24.16 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/24.16 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 24.16 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.26/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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