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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 23.28 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 23.28 and 14.13 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 23.28 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/23.28 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 23.28 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.95/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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