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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 24.05 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 24.05 and 14.43 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 24.05 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/24.05 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 24.05 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.04/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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