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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 22.60 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 22.60 and 16.45 is: 22.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 22.60 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/22.60 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 22.60 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.77/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.40

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