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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.51, 22.67 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.51, 22.67 and 16.45 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.51 : 22.67 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.51/22.67 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.51x = 22.67 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.51x = 372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.92/16.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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