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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.76, 23.24 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.76, 23.24 and 16.44 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.76 : 23.24 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.76/23.24 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.76x = 23.24 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.76x = 382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.07/16.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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