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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.45 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.45 and 14.23 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.45 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.45 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.45 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.73/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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