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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.90, 25.33 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.90, 25.33 and 15.76 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.90 : 25.33 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.90/25.33 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.90x = 25.33 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.90x = 399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.20/16.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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