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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 23.33 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 23.33 and 16.52 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 23.33 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/23.33 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 23.33 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.34/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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