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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.79 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.79 and 16.17 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.79 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.79 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.79 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.51/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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