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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.21, 24.27 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.21, 24.27 and 9.43 is: 14.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.21 : 24.27 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.21/24.27 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.21x = 24.27 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.21x = 228.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.87/16.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.12

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