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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.97, 23.53 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.97, 23.53 and 16.27 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.97 : 23.53 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.97/23.53 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.97x = 23.53 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.97x = 382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.63/16.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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