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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 23.15 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 23.15 and 14.92 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 23.15 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/23.15 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 23.15 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.38/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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