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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.71 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.71 and 14.16 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.71 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.71 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.71 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.88/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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