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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 23.49 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 23.49 and 14.43 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 23.49 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/23.49 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 23.49 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.89/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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