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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.75, 23.09 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.75, 23.09 and 14.32 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.75 : 23.09 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.75/23.09 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.75x = 23.09 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.75x = 330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.65/16.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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