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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.70 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.70 and 14.05 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.70 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.70 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.70 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.04/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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