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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 22.90 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 22.90 and 16.58 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 22.90 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/22.90 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 22.90 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.73/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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