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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 22.96 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 22.96 and 14.20 is: 19.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 22.96 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/22.96 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 22.96 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.99/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.61

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