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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 24.92 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 24.92 and 14.99 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 24.92 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/24.92 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 24.92 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.35/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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