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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.31 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.31 and 16.51 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.31 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.31 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.31 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.79/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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