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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 22.30 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 22.30 and 12.48 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 22.30 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/22.30 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 22.30 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.30/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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