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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 24.88 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 24.88 and 14.24 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 24.88 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/24.88 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 24.88 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.29/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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