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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 24.66 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 24.66 and 14.31 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 24.66 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/24.66 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 24.66 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.88/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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