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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 24.90 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 24.90 and 16.14 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 24.90 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/24.90 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 24.90 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.89/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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