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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 23.28 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 23.28 and 15.17 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 23.28 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/23.28 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 23.28 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.16/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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