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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.60 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.60 and 12.06 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.60 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.60 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.60 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.56/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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