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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 24.81 and 14.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 24.81 and 14.76 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 24.81 = 14.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/24.81 = 14.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 24.81 × 14.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.20/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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