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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.45 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.45 and 14.39 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.45 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.45 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.45 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.26/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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