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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.39 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.39 and 16.32 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.39 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.39 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.39 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 381.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.64/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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