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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.27 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.27 and 14.30 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.27 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.27 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.27 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.81/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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