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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.99, 23.38 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.99, 23.38 and 14.56 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.99 : 23.38 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.99/23.38 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.99x = 23.38 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.99x = 340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.41/16.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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