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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.55, 22.65 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.55, 22.65 and 16.46 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.55 : 22.65 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.55/22.65 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.55x = 22.65 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.55x = 372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.71/16.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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