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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 22.91 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 22.91 and 14.27 is: 19.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 22.91 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/22.91 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 22.91 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.74/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.68

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