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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.66, 23.02 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.66, 23.02 and 13.93 is: 19.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.66 : 23.02 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.66/23.02 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.66x = 23.02 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.66x = 320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.67/16.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.25

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