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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.41 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.41 and 16.22 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.41 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.41 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.41 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.63/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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