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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.25 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.25 and 14.58 is: 20.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.25 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.25 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.25 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.99/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.07

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