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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.47 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.47 and 14.42 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.47 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.47 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.47 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.85/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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