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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 22.88 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 22.88 and 16.42 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 22.88 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/22.88 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 22.88 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.69/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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