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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 22.62 and 12.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 22.62 and 12.04 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 22.62 = 12.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/22.62 = 12.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 22.62 × 12.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 272.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.34/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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