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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.21, 22.36 and 12.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.21, 22.36 and 12.13 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.21 : 22.36 = 12.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.21/22.36 = 12.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.21x = 22.36 × 12.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.21x = 271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.23/16.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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