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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 23.01 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 23.01 and 14.89 is: 20.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 23.01 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/23.01 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 23.01 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.50/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.53

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