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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.32 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.32 and 14.85 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.32 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.32 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.32 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.08/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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