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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.42 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.42 and 14.46 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.42 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.42 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.42 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.11/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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