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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.03 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.03 and 16.86 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.03 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.03 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.03 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.20/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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