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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.68 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.68 and 12.83 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.68 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.68 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.68 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.87/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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