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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 22.33 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 22.33 and 12.55 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 22.33 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/22.33 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 22.33 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.24/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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