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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.36 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.36 and 11.10 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.36 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.36 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.36 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.30/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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