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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.32 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.32 and 14.03 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.32 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.32 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.32 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.02/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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