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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.73, 23.09 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.73, 23.09 and 15.51 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 23.09 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/23.09 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 23.09 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.13/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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