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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 23.36 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 23.36 and 16.13 is: 22.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 23.36 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/23.36 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 23.36 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.72/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.26

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