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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.33 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.33 and 11.33 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.33 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.33 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.33 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.00/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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