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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.26 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.26 and 16.34 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.26 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.26 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.26 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.09/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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