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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 25.06 and 14.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 25.06 and 14.98 is: 22.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 25.06 = 14.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/25.06 = 14.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 25.06 × 14.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.36/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.57

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