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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 22.75 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 22.75 and 14.99 is: 20.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 22.75 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/22.75 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 22.75 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.02/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.81

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