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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.50 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.50 and 14.25 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.50 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.50 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.50 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.30/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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