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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 23.02 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 23.02 and 16.10 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 23.02 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/23.02 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 23.02 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.62/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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