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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.37, 22.62 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.37, 22.62 and 12.77 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.37 : 22.62 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.37/22.62 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.37x = 22.62 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.37x = 288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.86/16.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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