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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 22.45 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 22.45 and 12.65 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 22.45 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/22.45 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 22.45 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.85/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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