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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.83 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.83 and 14.76 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.83 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.83 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.83 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.97/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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