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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.34 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.34 and 14.95 is: 20.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.34 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.34 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.34 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.98/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.65

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