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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 22.76 and 14.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 22.76 and 14.77 is: 20.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 22.76 = 14.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/22.76 = 14.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 22.76 × 14.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.17/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.26

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