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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.89, 23.40 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.89, 23.40 and 16.53 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.89 : 23.40 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.89/23.40 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.89x = 23.40 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.89x = 386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.80/16.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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