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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.38 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.38 and 13.90 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.38 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.38 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.38 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.98/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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