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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.28 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.28 and 16.04 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.28 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.28 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.28 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.41/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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