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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 24.90 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 24.90 and 14.66 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 24.90 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/24.90 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 24.90 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.03/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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