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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.39, 22.61 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.39, 22.61 and 12.89 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.39 : 22.61 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.39/22.61 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.39x = 22.61 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.39x = 291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.53/16.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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