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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 24.82 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 24.82 and 14.28 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 24.82 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/24.82 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 24.82 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.43/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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