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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.75 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.75 and 14.51 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.75 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.75 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.75 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.00/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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