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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.25 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.25 and 16.55 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.25 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.25 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.25 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.79/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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