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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 23.04 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 23.04 and 16.58 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 23.04 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/23.04 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 23.04 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.89/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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