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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.67 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.67 and 14.41 is: 21.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.67 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.67 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.67 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.54/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.63

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