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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.46, 24.83 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.46, 24.83 and 14.58 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.46 : 24.83 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.46/24.83 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.46x = 24.83 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.46x = 361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.95/16.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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