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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.35 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.35 and 15.88 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.35 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.35 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.35 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.80/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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