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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.40 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.40 and 15.62 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.40 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.40 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.40 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.51/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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