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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.32 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.32 and 14.47 is: 19.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.32 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.32 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.32 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.49/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.97

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