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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 25.33 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 25.33 and 14.39 is: 21.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 25.33 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/25.33 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 25.33 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.34/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.49

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