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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.44 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.44 and 16.17 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.44 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.44 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.44 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.83/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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