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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.88 and 14.78 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.88 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.88 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.88 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.73/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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