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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.83 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.83 and 16.24 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.83 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.83 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.83 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.76/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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