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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 22.26 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 22.26 and 12.92 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 22.26 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/22.26 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 22.26 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.49/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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