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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 22.95 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 22.95 and 16.71 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 22.95 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/22.95 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 22.95 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.41/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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