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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.19 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.19 and 14.81 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.19 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.19 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.19 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.33/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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