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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 23.38 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 23.38 and 16.66 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 23.38 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/23.38 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 23.38 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.51/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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