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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.71 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.71 and 14.74 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.71 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.71 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.71 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.74/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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