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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.15, 36.23 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.15, 36.23 and 16.14 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.15 : 36.23 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.15/36.23 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.15x = 36.23 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.15x = 584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.67/24.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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