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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 23.01 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 23.01 and 16.47 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 23.01 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/23.01 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 23.01 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.97/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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