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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.52, 22.77 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.52, 22.77 and 12.82 is: 17.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.52 : 22.77 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.52/22.77 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.52x = 22.77 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.52x = 291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.85/16.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.67

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