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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.47, 22.72 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.47, 22.72 and 12.37 is: 17.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.47 : 22.72 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.47/22.72 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.47x = 22.72 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.47x = 281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.05/16.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.06

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