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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 22.34 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 22.34 and 12.56 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 22.34 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/22.34 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 22.34 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.59/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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