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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.30 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.30 and 14.60 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.30 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.30 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.30 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.18/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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