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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.16, 24.18 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.16, 24.18 and 14.18 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.16 : 24.18 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.16/24.18 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.16x = 24.18 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.16x = 342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.87/16.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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