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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 24.23 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 24.23 and 14.15 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 24.23 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/24.23 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 24.23 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.95/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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