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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 24.88 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 24.88 and 14.90 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 24.88 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/24.88 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 24.88 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.67/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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