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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.44 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.44 and 14.58 is: 21.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.44 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.44 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.44 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.34/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.75

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