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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.83 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.83 and 14.71 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.83 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.83 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.83 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.83/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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