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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 25.17 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 25.17 and 14.94 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 25.17 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/25.17 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 25.17 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.04/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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