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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 24.15 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 24.15 and 14.40 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 24.15 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/24.15 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 24.15 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.76/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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