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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.91, 23.26 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.91, 23.26 and 15.51 is: 21.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.91 : 23.26 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.91/23.26 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.91x = 23.26 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.91x = 360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.76/16.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.33

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