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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.13 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.13 and 14.05 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.13 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.13 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.13 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.98/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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