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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 25.38 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 25.38 and 14.23 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 25.38 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/25.38 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 25.38 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.09/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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