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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.16 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.16 and 15.90 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.16 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.16 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.16 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.17/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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