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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 23.09 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 23.09 and 14.73 is: 20.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 23.09 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/23.09 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 23.09 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.04/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.29

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