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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 24.07 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 24.07 and 14.59 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 24.07 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/24.07 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 24.07 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.18/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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