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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 24.95 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 24.95 and 11.22 is: 16.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 24.95 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/24.95 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 24.95 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.94/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.81

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