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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.49, 22.73 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.49, 22.73 and 12.85 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.49 : 22.73 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.49/22.73 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.49x = 22.73 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.49x = 292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.08/16.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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