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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.75 and 12.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.75 and 12.87 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.75 = 12.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.75 = 12.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.75 × 12.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.76/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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