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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.08 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.08 and 14.43 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.08 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.08 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.08 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.40/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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