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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.17, 22.32 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.17, 22.32 and 12.96 is: 17.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.17 : 22.32 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.17/22.32 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.17x = 22.32 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.17x = 289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.27/16.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.89

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