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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.15 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.15 and 14.45 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.15 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.15 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.15 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.02/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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