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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 25.31 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 25.31 and 14.54 is: 21.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 25.31 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/25.31 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 25.31 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.92/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.69

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