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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 23.13 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 23.13 and 14.45 is: 19.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 23.13 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/23.13 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 23.13 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.23/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.91

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