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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 23.02 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 23.02 and 14.91 is: 20.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 23.02 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/23.02 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 23.02 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.19/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.46

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