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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 22.53 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 22.53 and 12.62 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 22.53 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/22.53 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 22.53 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.46/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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