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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 22.74 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 22.74 and 16.32 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 22.74 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/22.74 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 22.74 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.12/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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