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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 22.73 and 14.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 22.73 and 14.98 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 22.73 = 14.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/22.73 = 14.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 22.73 × 14.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.50/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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