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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 25.16 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 25.16 and 14.83 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 25.16 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/25.16 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 25.16 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.12/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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