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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 22.88 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 22.88 and 16.73 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 22.88 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/22.88 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 22.88 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.78/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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