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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 23.25 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 23.25 and 16.59 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 23.25 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/23.25 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 23.25 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.72/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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