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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.70, 23 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.70, 23 and 16.03 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.70 : 23 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.70/23 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.70x = 23 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.70x = 368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.58/16.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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