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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.34 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.34 and 14.61 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.34 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.34 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.34 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.00/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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