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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.09 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.09 and 13.94 is: 20.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.09 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.09 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.09 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.81/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.86

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