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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 22.04 and 12.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 22.04 and 12.76 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 22.04 = 12.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/22.04 = 12.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 22.04 × 12.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.23/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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