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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 23.09 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 23.09 and 14.36 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 23.09 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/23.09 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 23.09 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.39/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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