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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 24.97 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 24.97 and 14.31 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 24.97 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/24.97 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 24.97 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.26/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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