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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 23.10 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 23.10 and 14.28 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 23.10 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/23.10 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 23.10 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.87/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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