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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.22 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.22 and 16.67 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.22 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.22 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.22 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.14/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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