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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 25.28 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 25.28 and 14.18 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 25.28 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/25.28 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 25.28 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.47/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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