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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 23.51 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 23.51 and 16.62 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 23.51 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/23.51 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 23.51 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.65/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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