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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 24.54 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 24.54 and 14.57 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 24.54 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/24.54 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 24.54 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.55/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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