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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.35 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.35 and 14.57 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.35 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.35 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.35 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.69/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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