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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 24.91 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 24.91 and 14.23 is: 21.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 24.91 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/24.91 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 24.91 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.32/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.27

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