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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.79 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.79 and 14.90 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.79 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.79 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.79 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.49/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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