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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.16 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.16 and 16.34 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.16 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.16 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.16 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.43/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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