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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.57, 22.85 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.57, 22.85 and 11.10 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.57 : 22.85 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.57/22.85 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.57x = 22.85 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.57x = 253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.71/16.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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