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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 22.45 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 22.45 and 16.60 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 22.45 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/22.45 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 22.45 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.67/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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