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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.86, 23.37 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.86, 23.37 and 16.64 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.86 : 23.37 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.86/23.37 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.86x = 23.37 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.86x = 388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.92/16.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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