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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.23, 24.23 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.23, 24.23 and 14.21 is: 21.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.23 : 24.23 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.23/24.23 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.23x = 24.23 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.23x = 344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.31/16.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.21

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