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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.25 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.25 and 12.45 is: 17.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.25 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.25 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.25 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.95/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.18

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