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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.48 and 15.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.48 and 15.83 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.48 = 15.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.48 = 15.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.48 × 15.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.49/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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