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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.16, 33.34 and 14.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.16, 33.34 and 14.46 is: 19.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.16 : 33.34 = 14.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.16/33.34 = 14.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.16x = 33.34 × 14.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.16x = 482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.10/24.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.95

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