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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.18 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.18 and 16.49 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.18 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.18 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.18 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.16/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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