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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.07 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.07 and 16.02 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.07 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.07 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.07 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.60/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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