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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 22.52 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 22.52 and 12.46 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 22.52 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/22.52 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 22.52 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.49/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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