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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.38 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.38 and 15.73 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.38 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.38 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.38 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.77/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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