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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.26, 22.41 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.26, 22.41 and 12.81 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.26 : 22.41 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.26/22.41 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.26x = 22.41 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.26x = 287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.07/16.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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