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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.33 and 14.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.33 and 14.84 is: 22.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.33 = 14.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.33 = 14.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.33 × 14.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.94/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.36

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