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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 25.08 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 25.08 and 14.82 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 25.08 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/25.08 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 25.08 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.69/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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