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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.29 and 15.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.29 and 15.97 is: 22.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.29 = 15.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.29 = 15.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.29 × 15.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.94/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.01

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