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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 25.49 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 25.49 and 14.74 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 25.49 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/25.49 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 25.49 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.63/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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