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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.29 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.29 and 14.65 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.29 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.29 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.29 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.54/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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