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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 22.76 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 22.76 and 16.60 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 22.76 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/22.76 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 22.76 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.82/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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