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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.98, 23.29 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.98, 23.29 and 16.39 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.98 : 23.29 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.98/23.29 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.98x = 23.29 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.98x = 381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.72/16.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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