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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 23.14 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 23.14 and 15.90 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 23.14 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/23.14 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 23.14 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.93/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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