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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.53 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.53 and 12.71 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.53 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.53 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.53 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.24/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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