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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.15 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.15 and 16.74 is: 22.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.15 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.15 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.15 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.45/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.92

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