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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 23.30 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 23.30 and 14.88 is: 20.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 23.30 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/23.30 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 23.30 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.70/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.48

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