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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 23.06 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 23.06 and 14.96 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 23.06 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/23.06 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 23.06 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.07/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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