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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 22.97 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 22.97 and 14.21 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 22.97 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/22.97 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 22.97 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.40/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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