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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.20 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.20 and 16.77 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.20 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.20 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.20 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.02/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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