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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.94, 23.40 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.94, 23.40 and 16.56 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.94 : 23.40 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.94/23.40 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.94x = 23.40 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.94x = 387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.50/16.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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