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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.76 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.76 and 14.73 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.76 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.76 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.76 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.18/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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