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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 24.38 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 24.38 and 14.36 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 24.38 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/24.38 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 24.38 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.10/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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