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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 24.42 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 24.42 and 14.92 is: 22.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 24.42 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/24.42 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 24.42 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.35/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.44

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