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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.36 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.36 and 14.28 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.36 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.36 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.36 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.93/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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