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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.01 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.01 and 16.56 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.01 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.01 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.01 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.05/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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