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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 23.02 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 23.02 and 14.40 is: 19.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 23.02 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/23.02 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 23.02 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.45/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.85

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