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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 22.61 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 22.61 and 12.93 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 22.61 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/22.61 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 22.61 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.35/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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