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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.86 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.86 and 14.75 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.86 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.86 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.86 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.19/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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