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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.57 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.57 and 12.73 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.57 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.57 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.57 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.14/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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