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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 25.00 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 25.00 and 14.11 is: 21.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 25.00 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/25.00 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 25.00 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.65/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.18

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