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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 22.43 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 22.43 and 12.80 is: 17.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 22.43 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/22.43 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 22.43 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.04/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.67

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