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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 22.86 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 22.86 and 12.28 is: 16.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 22.86 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/22.86 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 22.86 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.72/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.97

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