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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 25.15 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 25.15 and 14.50 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 25.15 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/25.15 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 25.15 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.70/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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