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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.35 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.35 and 14.58 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.35 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.35 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.35 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.95/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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