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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.77 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.77 and 14.33 is: 21.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.77 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.77 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.77 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.95/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.37

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