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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 23.01 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 23.01 and 16.11 is: 22.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 23.01 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/23.01 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 23.01 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.69/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.18

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