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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.65 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.65 and 14.34 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.65 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.65 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.65 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.48/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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