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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.96, 23.28 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.96, 23.28 and 14.80 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.96 : 23.28 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.96/23.28 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.96x = 23.28 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.96x = 344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.54/16.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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