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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.54 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.54 and 14.60 is: 21.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.54 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.54 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.54 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.28/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.93

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