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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 22.59 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 22.59 and 12.30 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 22.59 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/22.59 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 22.59 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.74/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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