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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.44 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.44 and 15.74 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.44 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.44 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.44 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.09/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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