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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 25.28 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 25.28 and 14.91 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 25.28 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/25.28 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 25.28 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.85/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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