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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 22.97 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 22.97 and 16.37 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 22.97 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/22.97 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 22.97 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.82/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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