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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.74, 22.98 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.74, 22.98 and 16.38 is: 22.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.74 : 22.98 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.74/22.98 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.74x = 22.98 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.74x = 376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.41/16.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.49

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