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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.21 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.21 and 12.14 is: 18.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.21 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.21 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.21 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.79/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.17

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