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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 22.36 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 22.36 and 12.98 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 22.36 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/22.36 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 22.36 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.23/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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