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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 22.45 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 22.45 and 12.38 is: 17.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 22.45 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/22.45 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 22.45 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.93/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.08

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