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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.76 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.76 and 16.57 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.76 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.76 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.76 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.19/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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