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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.23 and 14.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.23 and 14.79 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.23 = 14.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.23 = 14.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.23 × 14.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.15/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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