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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.77, 23.03 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.77, 23.03 and 16.04 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.77 : 23.03 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.77/23.03 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.77x = 23.03 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.77x = 369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.21/16.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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