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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.41, 24.63 and 14.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.41, 24.63 and 14.19 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.41 : 24.63 = 14.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.41/24.63 = 14.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.41x = 24.63 × 14.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.41x = 349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.50/16.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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