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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.78 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.78 and 16.30 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.78 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.78 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.78 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.31/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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