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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 25.21 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 25.21 and 14.28 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 25.21 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/25.21 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 25.21 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.92/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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