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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 22.83 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 22.83 and 16.67 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 22.83 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/22.83 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 22.83 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.66/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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