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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 24.22 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 24.22 and 11.09 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 24.22 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/24.22 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 24.22 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.60/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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