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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.41, 22.65 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.41, 22.65 and 16.37 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.41 : 22.65 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.41/22.65 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.41x = 22.65 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.41x = 370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.78/16.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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