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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.38 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.38 and 14.36 is: 21.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.38 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.38 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.38 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.90/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.54

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