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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 23.23 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 23.23 and 15.61 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 23.23 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/23.23 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 23.23 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.62/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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